This is a bottle of Touriga Nacional with lifted violet and dark berry fruit aromas with an elegantly intense and long palate. Best known as one of the 5 main varieties used for Port wine, this grape varietal is harvested further south here in Alentejo and its fruits developed a highly floral and aromatic character. It is a low producer, with both small bunches and berries.

• Country of origin: Portugal.
• Region: Alentejo.
• Brand name or name of chateau: Cortes De Cima.
• Grape varietal: Touriga Nacional.
• Alcohol % by volume: 14.
• Vintage year: 2008.
• Age: 14 month(s) in French oak.
• Ratings: 91.
• Wine Enthusiast Awards: 2 Gold Medals, Bacchus 2012 and Vinalies 2012.
• 5 Silver Medals - Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013, Decanter World Wine Awards 2013, IWSC 2012, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2011, IWC 2011.
• Volume: 750mL.